CSS variables
:root {
--c-earthy-1: #4D0F32;
--c-earthy-2: #E3DE88;
--c-earthy-3: #76BD5E;
--c-earthy-4: #234A57;
--c-earthy-5: #280A33;
--c-earthy-6: #B35F47;
--c-earthy-7: #5C9974;
--c-earthy-8: #080826;
}
About this palette
This 8-color earthy palette runs from Dead Grass (#E3DE88) as its lightest tone to Mysterious Depths (#080826) as its darkest. It blends Blackberry, Dead Grass, Green Pear, Night Swim, Middle Red Purple, Ginger Spice, Memphis Green and Mysterious Depths into a single set you can drop straight into a UI. Of its 28 color pairings, 9 meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text — the strongest is #E3DE88 on #080826 at 14.04:1.
Grounded, natural tones — suits sustainability/organic brands, coffee shops, outdoor gear, and warm editorial typography.
Color breakdown
Contrast & accessibility
9 of 28 color pairings meet the WCAG AA contrast threshold (4.5:1) for body text.